About this vendor
My approach is prepared and intentional, attentive and you-centric.
It starts with a face-to-face meeting (as any good relationship does), and a chat: I want to understand where you're coming from, what worries you, what excites you, and how I can advocate for you throughout your wedding process.
Photography is an intimate experience, especially throughout an emotional wedding day, and assuring your comfort and confidence in how we work together - by being accessible and responsive, prepared and knowledgeable - is the defining factor in creating meaningful, beautiful images that resonate with you.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.018 reviews
I cannot recommend Rowan Oak Studios (and Gabriel) highly enough for their incredible photography work. My husband and I absolutely loved working with Gabriel for our elopement/mic...
ro-wedding. We also hired Gabriel for a shorter session the night before our event.
Originally we were drawn to Gabriel's work because of his grand landscapes. I loved that many of his pieces beautifully showcase the natural beauty of a setting. We also thought his more traditional portraits had an authentic and personal touch. The gallery we received was exactly what we were hoping for!
My husband and I immediately felt very comfortable with Gabriel. He gave us intuitive prompts that led us to laugh, smile, and interact in ways that produced beautiful photos. We are not people who always feel confident in front of a camera and Gabriel made us feel at ease and really enjoy our time.
We had a small ceremony and party with only 8 guests. Because we were planning such a small event, it was especially important to us that our photographer (our only vendor) added a positive presence to our day. Gabriel provided exactly that. Our families were also super comfortable with him and kept telling us how much they were impressed by our photographer.
I really hope that we can hire Gabriel again in the future for a family or anniversary session. I know that these wedding photos will be treasured by us for the rest of our lives. It's going to be hard to only select a few to print for our walls. I enthusiastically recommend Gabriel to photograph any special event!
We couldn’t be more thrilled with the incredible work Gabriel did shooting our wedding! From our very first meeting to the final delivery of our photos, his talent, professionalism...
, and passion were clear.
Gabriel was incredibly perceptive and helpful while sitting down with us to discuss our style and preferences. Then, he worked diligently to incorporate our thoughts and preferences into his work.
He went out of his way to be helpful during the wedding weekend, and made us feel completely at ease as he was shooting. He deftly guided us and our families through group photos, and operated completely inconspicuously during the reception when he needed to. It seemed like he somehow managed to be everywhere at once, capturing so many special and candid moments!
When we received the final gallery, we were blown away. The photos are breathtaking, and better than we imagined they could be. Every time we look at them, we’re transported back to such a magical day. And not only is the quality of the photos exceptional, but Gabriel also worked incredibly quickly to get them back to us within a week of the wedding.
We are beyond grateful to have chosen Gabriel to be part of our wedding. If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also kind, patient, and dedicated to making your day unforgettable, we would highly recommend him to anyone.
We are so glad we booked with Gabriel as our wedding photographer! From an engagement shoot last year to our wedding this fall, Gabriel was incredibly thoughtful, easy to work with...
, and did everything to make things as comfortable and relaxed as possible! And wow, the photos are stunning, we absolutely love them!! Can't recommend Rowan Oak Studios highly enough.
Rowan Oak Studios so thoroughly impressed us, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. We did our engagement shoot and our wedding with Gabriel, and were utterly blown away by t...
he photos we got back - they were SO beautiful, they captured the two of us SO well, and we're just thrilled.
Gabriel was a pleasure to work with, both extremely competent at his craft and very warm as a person, which helped us to be comfortable in front of the camera.
One fun surprise through the whole experience were several photos of spontaneous, quick-as-a-flash special moments between the two of us that we never thought would get captured, let alone so beautifully.
We wholeheartedly recommend Rowan Oak Studios, and are delighted to have worked with him.
Gabriel is truly a master of his craft on top of being excellent company throughout the duration of your event! We booked him for our wedding after I fell in love with his shots on...
line and he was accommodating from the get go, meeting my husband and I on 2 separate occasions to get to know us and pick up on our wedding vibe. In addition to that he was responsive to messages and entertained my many questions and requests. On top of providing amazing quality photos we also ordered a book through him that was thoughtfully put together and will be a keepsake for years to come. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Rowan Oak studios for our wedding and beyond—if you’re on the fence book him—I promise he really is that good!
My fiancé and I reached out to Gabriel for engagement photos and only engagement photos because we’re planning a destination wedding. We’ve now had our session, received the photos...
(better described as art), and now are excited to change our plans to have Gabriel join us for our island wedding escape in May!
Gabriel was such a pleasure to work with. My fiancé and I were a bit nervous about our session as we’d probably describe ourselves as awkward humans, but Gabriel made the session fun and easy and we warmed up quickly. Gabriel’s passion for his job also came through loud and clear which had me even more excited to see the end product by the end of the evening. If you’re up for some adventure in your shoot (I.e. scaling some rocks for the optimal spot), Gabriel will be happy to scout it out and lead the way!
We received our edited digital album EXTREMELY quickly and Gabriel followed up to see if we’d like any other edits, if there was anything we didn’t like, etc.
And lastly, Gabriel has been very accommodating in terms of contracts. Given we’re scheduling our wedding in the midst of COVID uncertainty still, he was very transparent on his contract set up and potential scenarios which we felt were very fair.
While we haven’t reached the big day yet, I’m thrilled with results to date.
Gabriel of Rowan Oak Studios is beyond talented and extremely professional. He's just a pleasure to work with and knows how to make his couples feel at ease. And his work truly spe...
aks for itself!! You can just feel the emotion, love, and authenticity behind each photograph. We can't recommend him enough!!! If you're getting married or just want some incredibly epic portraits, he's your guy!!
*Upsetting Experience* /// We had to reschedule our wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gabriel was charging us a re-booking fee for a year later even though he was free, and aft...
er a disagreement on the ‘Act of God’ clause, he took our ENTIRE deposit. He was the ONLY vendor when re-scheduling our wedding that did this. Given the circumstances, I would not expect a re-booking fee during a pandemic, nor would I expect someone to then take the entire deposit. Every other vendor to include our venue/band/photobooth/hotels did not do anything like this. /// Also, he was recommended as Christian Wilson but then the name was changed to Gabriel Confrey, not sure why.
Gabby was outstanding! Coming from a background in film, I was particular about what I wanted for my wedding photos. Gabby and I agreed on most everything and they turned out amazi...
ng! He wasn't too directing in how he told us to be for portraits. He was everywhere for coverage of the ceremony and dancing. Honestly no complaints or concerns at all.
Honestly it is going to be impossible to describe how amazing Gabe was in a Google review, but we will do our best. First of all, the photos were amazing. He somehow is able to cap...
ture candids that don't look even a little awkward, and show everyone at their best angle. Our friends are obsessed with some of the unique shots he took- like one in a birch grove that looks like a literal fairytale. We are so, so in love with how he captured every detail of the day- from shots of the mountains where we got married, to the rings, to the ceremony, to the family... you get the idea. But Gabe's awesomeness went beyond the quality of his photography- during all the wedding stress of getting ready, trying to organize everyone etc., he was a force of calm and so incredibly helpful beyond what we ever would have expected. He didn't hesitate to lend a hand when we needed someone to drive us to the reception, and what really shone through during the entirety of the weekend was that he was truly invested in being a part of our day; and that he cared. To sum it up- Gabe is the best, and definitely the person you want shooting your wedding. We can't recommend him highly enough!!
Working with Christian has been a dream come true. Initially attracted to his tagline "The Intersection of Art and Memory" I reached out in regards to an engagement shoot. I was im...
mediately impressed with Christian's commitment to get to know my now husband and I before the shoot. Having an artistic eye myself, I was very particular about the location and style of the shoot. Christian was more than accomodating, and collaborated on my vision to help it come to life. The engagement shoot went perfectly. We had a great time shooting, and the photos were returned to us in less than a week. Christian also stayed in touch and was happy to make a few requested edits.
As our wedding approached, I didn't even consider reaching out to another photographer. Again, Christian was incredibly attentive in capturing the details and shot list I was hoping to have of our special day. On the day of the wedding, he was an absolute delight. Prior to arriving, he had already gone around and scouted the locations for our post wedding shots. Upon arrival, his calm and purposeful demeanor was incredibly centering, as I got ready to walk down the aisle. When the time came to shoot in the freezing cold on the lake, he was prepared with every pose and camera angle to make the most of our time together and stamina in the freezing temperatures. Just like the engagement shoot, Christian returned the photos in RECORD time, which is SO appreciated. Every bride paces until the photos arrive, and Christian's speed certainly makes you feel special and important.
I will be looking for every and any excuse to work with Christian again. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask him for my information and I am happy to share more of our experience. Christian in incredibly talented, but more than anything, he makes your special day even more special. He is a true artist, and I feel so grateful to have had the chance to work with him.
While I'll admit that I've only gotten married and hired a wedding photographer once, I can assure you that Christian is sincerely one of the best in the industry. He is first and ...
foremost outrageously talented but beyond that he is dedicated, organized, warm, and committed to his work and clients. Christian is more than fairly priced for the quality of work and service he delivers.
If his work hasn't sold you itself, here are some of the additional reasons why we'd recommend Christian Wilson Photography to anyone!
1. He makes a heartfelt effort to get to know his clients. Outside of our engagement session and wedding day, Christian schedules two in person meetings with us. By the time we were headed into the wedding day, Christian felt more like a friend than a wedding photographer.
2. He is prepared for everything! I gave Christian the reigns for scouting picture locations which he then planned to the extent of identifying perfect times/locations for optimal natural light opportunities. Christian even goes to the lengths of carrying a mini emergency kit, while I hope you won't need it this came In very handy when the very thin strap of my wedding dress broke : )
3. He sticks to his promises. We received our edited engagement photos in less than three calendar days and the sneak peek shots of our wedding in less than 48 hours.
4. He's by far one of the nicest most genuine people you'll ever meet.
I highly recommend Christian! He is a true artist who has the ability to capture Moments not just pictures. You always hear, "Your wedding day goes by so fast", and it's the truth!...
! I didn't realize how important your photographer is until my wedding was over, because when the day flies by, you want to be able to go back in time and relive it. Christian gives you that opportunity through his Photos. He photographs the bride and groom as well as special moments with family and friends. I am so thankful to Christian for really capturing our wedding day, every special moment we can now look back on <3
Words cannot begin to describe the experience we had with Christian. From our initial emails back and forth, to our meeting prior to the wedding, my fiance and I felt completely at...
ease with him. He FLEW in for our wedding after moving and never complained once about doing it for the big day or the meeting prior. He even came to our rehearsal to scope out the venue and took a few shots of us! The day of, he took some suggestions from us (we really didn't want to limit his creative ideas) and ran with it. Every.single.photo. he took was absolutely breathtaking and he only wanted what was best for us. Having a bridal party of 18, plus a bride and groom and parents can cause stress, but Christian made it a breeze! Not only was he amazing pre-wedding and the day of, but he sent me back our photos a few days into our honeymoon!!! We were so excited to see some of the pictures while sipping frozen drinks on the beach reliving the day that flew by. I was able to order my thank you notes while away, which was amazing considering my type-A personality. We are more than happy we chose Christian to document the most important day of our lives, and my little sister is already hoping to book him for her future wedding (she isn't even engaged!). Christian, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for capturing the emotions of the day more than I ever knew was possible. You rock!!
PS - Maybe think about getting into newborn photography if that day comes..?? ;)
From our first meeting Christian was a true professional who captured our visions for the day far beyond our expectations. He did a great job making sure we got all of the shots we...
requested plus adding in a few special surprises. He is a true artist who may very well be famous one day so I'd advise everyone to book him now while you can. For anyone who values the quality of your wedding photography I would highly recommend Christian. Also he got our edited photos back to us the day following the wedding. I have friends who have waited weeks and even months to see their photography.
In the meetings leading up to the wedding he was very flexible working with our schedule and did a wonderful job helping us to figure out a timeline for the wedding day. On the day he arrived early and stayed with us until we were done! He was a saint trudging through the forest with us in 30 degree weather so we could get those perfect shots in the woods .I literally had snow boots on under my gown and he was still willing as can be to go to the perfect spots he had scouted prior to the wedding even with the less than ideal. It was freezing and we were so appreciated of his willingness to take the time needed and not rush through the portraits. His directions were very easy to follow and never felt over bearing.He was totally open to trying different things and ideas we had come up with. It's really comforting when you feel your photographer is honestly invested in getting amazing pictures instead of treating it just like another job or hobby. My husband and I agreed that he was the "glue" that held our schedule and wedding day together. We did not have a wedding planner and it was reassuring having someone there that was so experienced. I could go on and on about how happy we are with our photography experience with Christian but instead I'll go back to drooling over our gorgeous photos!
Christian was more than my husband and I could have every hoped for. He was professional, courteous, and we could tell right off the bat that he knew what he was doing and wasn't g...
oing to waste our time. I have already looked at our wedding photos 100 times, and still tear up- the shots are more than incredible, and I still can't believe the moments he was able to capture. I would hire him again in a second.
We are blown. Away.
We were originally interested in Christian's work because of his photojournalism portfolio and ability to balance it with gorgeous details and portrait work....
We were sold though when we found out how detail-oriented, communicative and sincere he is.
Christian kept up with us each month, checking in to see how things were going, even dropping me a note to check on how our move to the new house went. In addition to being so personable, he scouted our location weeks ahead to make sure his setups were worry free and even sent us photographs of ten portrait locations that we could pick from. He arranged for food and water to be brought with us during portraits (such a good idea), and somehow made herding our families seem effortless. If that wasn't good enough, he sent us ALL of the digital files of pictures he took instead of charging us for prints.
Everyone at our wedding loved his warm humor and positivity and loved him even more after we saw our photos! He has a rare gift of being able to put everyone at ease.
Overall we couldn't have picked a better photographer, even if we didn't have such a small budget. He's a true talent!
I cannot even begin to describe just how happy we are with the services we received from Christian Wilson Photography. We worked with him for our engagement shoot and again for ou...
r wedding. Christian is polite, creative, and pays attention to detail. We are so happy with how our photos turned out. I keep getting compliments from friends and family raving about our photos! Not only were our photos above and beyond expectations, but Christian made sure to keep in touch with us every month up until the wedding - checking in on details, seeing how we were doing, asking for any new requests. I couldn't be happier with our selection on a photographer and I would HIGHLY recommend Christian Wilson Photography to anyone looking for the next best thing in Boston wedding photography!!
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Commercial St, Portland, ME | Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire
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